It happens all the time. You’re ready to send an important newsletter or update, but the logo file is missing. Someone thinks it’s on the drive. Someone else swears it’s in their inbox. A few hours later, you’ve found five versions and none of them are correct.

Sound familiar? That’s the problem Kentucky Leadership Rising faced. And it’s exactly why we built the design lab: a one-stop, cloud-based hub that keeps every brand asset where it belongs: easy to find, easy to use, and beautifully consistent.

what happens when branding gets messy?

When communication systems aren’t aligned, things fall through the cracks. For Kentucky Leadership Rising, a statewide workshop series preparing educators for superintendent roles, branding inconsistencies were slowing everyone down.

• Lost files = wasted time. Staff spent hours searching for logos, templates, and marketing materials.
• Inconsistency everywhere. Different versions of documents used mismatched fonts, colors, and logos.
• Version control nightmares. Outdated graphics appeared in official communications, confusing audiences and weakening credibility.
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“Our team no longer wastes time searching for the right files, and everything looks more polished and professional.”
— Kentucky Leadership Rising program leader

how alchemy built a system that works

We collaborated with KASS and Leadership Rising organizers to design a centralized, cloud-based design lab: a space where every file, template, and visual asset could live in harmony.

• organized structure: folders for logos, templates, and marketing materials make it easy for staff to find exactly what they need.
• training & onboarding: we didn’t just hand off a system—we taught teams how to use it confidently and sustainably.
• brand guidelines: a simple, visual guide ensures every logo, color, and font is used correctly, keeping the program’s professional image consistent.
• custom access: each user (facilitator, program leader, or support staff) has the right level of permission to keep things secure and simple.
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the results: less searching, more shining

Since launching their design lab, Kentucky Leadership Rising has experienced immediate wins:

• no more file hunts. Everything lives in one accessible, organized space.
• consistency unlocked. Every email, slide deck, and document now reflects their polished brand.
• more efficiency. Less time chasing assets means more time leading and communicating.
• confidence restored. The team knows their materials are accurate, on-brand, and ready to share.
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In short, their design lab did a lot more than just organize files. It elevated their entire communication system.

why it matters for every organization

Whether you’re a statewide program or a single school, brand consistency communicates trust. A clear system behind the scenes ensures your message stays strong, professional, and easy to manage.

That’s the quiet power of a design lab: it turns communication chaos into communication confidence.

ready to simplify your branding?

If your team spends more time hunting for logos than using them, it might be time for a design lab of your own.

Schedule a free discovery call with us and discover how organized design can transform your communication systems.